Question 1

can skinny/thin non overweight people get diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Just less common for them to get type II diabetes.

Question 2

who should get tested for pre-diabetes?

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Risk factors: If you have risk factors for diabetes, you should get tested early so you can intervene early if positive.  Risk factors (selected) are: obesity, family history of diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits.History of gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndromes, older age, metabolic syndrome, history of giving birth to a baby > 9 lbs....

Question 3

how come being fat makes you get diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Mayor risk factor: Obesity by far is the mayor risk factor for type 2 diabetes, specially if you have a 1st degree relative with type 2 diabetes.

Question 4

is it possible to get diabetes from anger?

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Interesting but...: Although there is no known association of what you are asking, i've learned in medicine, never say never. 

Perhaps anger can increase stress hormones (cortisol) and cortisol does increase blood sugar.

It's a bit of a stretch but certainly in the realm of possibility.

Question 5

can you get hypoglycemia without diabetes?

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Hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia can be a warning signal of pre-diabetes. But, it does not have to mean that.  It can come from not eating much, being dehydrated, exercising too much. 

So without much more history from you that is the first thoughts that come to my mind.

Question 6

how can people get hypoglycemia w/o diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Most common: is they have EARLY impaired bet-cell function- lose first-phase insulin release; so second phase insulin release increased so much, it can cause low sugar 4-6 hours after eating

see MD for evaluation;
often just stopping simple sugars can manage
symptoms

Question 7

do i need to have diabetes to get hypoglycemia?

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NO: You do not have to have diabetes to have hypoglycemia.

Question 8

how likely is it for hypoglycemics to get diabetes?

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Need to be imprecise: But patients who get  low blood sugar 4-6 hours after eating, especially sweets,  have increased risk of getting diabetes -   1 -30 years later.

Question 9

will i only get diabetes 1 if it runs in my family?

Accepted Answer

No: Type 1 diabetes can also arise on it's own, a family history may increase your risk by a few percentage points.

Question 10

mild symptoms should i get tested for covid  diabetic ?

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ZA or USA: I can’t tell where you are from. If from South Africa, contact PCM who will assess &amp; make determination about COVID 19 testing. USA – policies vary by state. State &amp; local health departments/ providers make actual testing decisions. Some states require a dr.'s referral &amp; some don't.  Can call PCM if one believes they should be tested.

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